Newcastle United have confirmed a deal to purchase the Woolsington Hall estate as the site to build their new 'world class' training complex.
The scheme, which will cost £190million, will see Newcastle acquire 260 acres of land to the south of the city's airport and will be ready for the Magpies to move into ahead of the 2029/30 season.
Planning Permission and Facilities
The move is subject to planning permission being approved, with the club's application expected to be formally submitted in early 2027, which is expected to be approved by Newcastle City council.
The club's plans for the Woolsington Hall site will see the introduction of new elite performance facilities for the men's first team and academy also retain the flexibility to incorporate facilities for the women's and girls teams.
Fulfilling a Vision
Newcastle are set to fulfil the vision of former owner Sir John Hall who had purchased the site back in 1994, who wanted to use the facility for the club's academy.
A club statement from United claims 'the project represents a significant long-term investment into the club's future by its owners PIF and RB Sports & Media.'
Club Officials Comment
Brad Miller, Newcastle United's Chief Operating Officer, said: "This is a homecoming for Newcastle United given Sir John Hall's initial vision for the site in the 1990s.
"Woolsington Hall will be a magnificent location for our new training complex, so we are delighted to have finalised our agreement to acquire the land.
"We are finalising hugely exciting plans for the estate, which include renovating and enhancing listed structures and parkland and retaining them as key elements in our designs.
"Our aim is to carefully and thoughtfully develop world-class facilities for our players and staff, while bringing out the beauty of the location and preserving it for generations to come.
"It is a highly complex project. We have a rigorous planning process ahead of us, but we will demonstrate how we intend to build something iconic that the club, fans, community and region can be proud of.
"We look forward to engaging with planners, our supporters and interested parties about our exciting plans. Our aim is to sustainably and responsibly move the project forward, delivering a facility that the city and region can be immensely proud of."
Meanwhile, David Hopkinson, Newcastle United's CEO, said: "This is a landmark moment for Newcastle United.
"Subject to planning permission, our proposed performance complex will create the world's best performance environment for our teams. We'll develop purpose-built facilities that are geared towards developing sustainable success in the future, where players, coaches and staff can perform at their very best every day.
"We will be submitting a detailed planning application that not only demonstrates our vision, but also how we will preserve and enhance an historic estate, its biodiversity and wildlife habitats, and how we'll be a great neighbour.
"I want to thank everyone who has played a role in getting us to this point today, and extend my gratitude to Sir John and the Hall family."
